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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 28, 2023 at 10:28 a.m.
Thread: Avs getting some better depth than MacD
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>Unless you were referring to the forwards, Benoit isn't really better, he's more of a 2nd pair AHL D.</div></div>

Bro. You should see some of the bums we’ve had to play cuz of the Avs and their never ending curse/jinx/hex whatever you wanna call it of yearly injuries lol. A portion of us Avs fans want JJ out of our lives. He actually did play decent stretches of hockey in his 2nd part back with us, but there’s just so many better options out there that I would be okay giving almost anyway a chance. Our F depth is where I’m way more concerned. There’s questions up front. But the Avs will have 1 of these 5 out on the ice at all times in Makar, Toews, Byram, Girard, and Manson. Pretty damn good top 5, but that #6… Woof. But like I said our F depth is fairly weak and the F’s we do have will have questions to start the year until their performance is long enough along to be judged.

And it’s no secret the Avs are bargain bin shopping. As is half the league with the cap crunch. And Mason Shaw is someone I definitely have my eye on. He would fit perfectly on the 4th line. I’d prefer a C, and I just don’t know if he’s a true C or LW. Genuinely don’t know I can’t find something saying what his primary position is. Cuz if it’s 4C, I prefer him WAY more than I do Ben Meyers.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 9, 2023 at 6:44 p.m.
Thread: Projected Opening Night Roster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>M96N29</b></div><div>I'd certainly like to see the addition of another forward. Not sold on Meyers, though it seems clear he'll get a legitimate shot to stick on the 4th line. While the chance will be legitimate, I don't think Bednar will give him a long leash. He either shows production early or we move on. I think we go into camp assuming Foudy/Oloffson/someone else earns the 4th wing position that's open. We keep some powder dry and make a forward move if 1) there is panic about Drouin or Ryjo's ability to play top lines or 2) it's clear Meyers/Foudy/Oloffson/other just aren't going to step up.

Beyond that, as much as I don't like it, I think we have a rotational 3rd pairing d where JJ/Hunt/Dermy share time alongside Byram or Girard.</div></div>

Yea as of now Jack Johnson seems to be the #6 and MacDermid the #7 with Hunt probably being the Captain and #1 for the Eagles. I personally want all them pushed down a spot via adding another F, but if Makar, Toews, G, Byram, and Manson are healthy and playing ahead of him, I can live with JJ playing 12 mins a night. The F depth needs more help IMO. Kovalenko will help later, but still I don’t want Olofsson AND Meyers playing at the same time.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2023 at 1:47 p.m.
Thread: Avs Cup run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dk325</b></div><div>They currently have Laine, Werenski, Texier, Bemstrom, Johnson, Marchenko, Sillinger, Chinakhov, Foudy, Boqvist, Peeke, Blankenburg, Bean, Jiricek, Mateychuk, Svozil, Ceulemans, Dumais, Malatesta, Del Bel Belluz, Voronkov, Berni, Fix-Wolansky, Dunne, Meyer, Angle, Christiansen, Bjork, and McKown for u26 players that either have NHL experience already or are on their way to being NHLers. They then have Pyythia, Butler, Angle, Knazko, Holm, Dolzhenkov, Hreshuk, Makarov, and Richard as additional U22 players that are in the system. They also have 7 picks in the first 4 rounds of 2023 and all of their picks for 2024 and 2025. Why would they consider trading away their captain for more assets?</div></div>

Man what a dumb idea moving a LHD to CBJ why do they need one they’re stacked. Gets a LHD an hour later lol
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2023 at 11:40 a.m.
Thread: Avs Cup run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>No. Korchinski is not a lock. Vlasic is probably the closest LHD prospect to being a lock, and Kaiser is probably more likely to see NHL ice time next season than Korchinski. Also, that isn't much of a "dump". Looks like positive value, maybe neutral value at worst, to me. Regardless, CHI isn't taking on an undersized LHD at $5M for 4 years, when we have this plethora of LHD coming up through the ranks over the next 2 to 3 years.

Edit: I don't personally think Girard is a "dump", but if he is, this wouldn't even come close to covering a contract of that size.</div></div>

I agree with your part about him moving being a “cap dump” sounding negative. Cause he’s a good player. Amongst Avs fans he’s the easiest target to pick to move cuz they need flexibility and they need it now like JG Wentworth. Chicago also might seriously need help reaching the floor. They’ll have some ELCs and bridge type deals for guys like Kurashev and CJones. That’s why I picked them out as the trade partner. Can use a LHD. Have space. Girard is probly their top LHD until Korchinski shows he’s ready.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2023 at 11:31 a.m.
Thread: Avs Cup run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>But you see, Columbus isn't in the asset accumulation phase anymore. They've had five first round picks in the last three years and have yet another pair of firsts at the end of this month. It's sorting time now. We've had this conversation ten million times on this site. Boone Jenner has more value to the team he is currently on than he does in trade value, therefore he is not moving.</div></div>

Ah yes I recall vividly the 10 million conversations as I was a part of them that’s why I did it again you see. And that’s an interesting strategy for a team who’s finished bottom of the league for the last few years to say hey we’re good on assets. As I said if Columbus keeps him for mentoring/leadership purposes or he loves the city that’s cool. But to say they reject the trade cuz they don’t need assets is something else
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2023 at 11:16 a.m.
Thread: Avs Cup run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>CHI declines. Davidson's camp seems to value size on the back end. Girard probably isn't of much interest to them. Ambrosio is of no interest to them. Stauber is a fantastic surprise that I think has a real shot at making it as a pro. The two 3rd round picks can be used to supplement other trades to move up in the draft, which would be more in line with the stage CHI currently is in of their rebuild.</div></div>

Chicago has one LHD signed for next year and it’s Jarred Tinordi. So if anyone is compatible for a Girard dump they’re one of them. With Arizona and Anaheim being possibilities as well. The only person who might be considered a lock is Korchinski, and even he might need AHL time. So at worst you get a #3 D signed at decent value for good value. Think he and Murphy would make a solid pairing.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2023 at 11:10 a.m.
Thread: Avs Cup run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avs21</b></div><div>Hi!

Thank you for your contributon. You’re giving up Girard basically for free and then paying to dump Frankie? What’s the reasoning behind that?

CBJs fanbase have made it very clear that Boone Jenner stays in Columbus.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avs21</b></div><div>Hi!

Thank you for your contributon. You’re giving up Girard basically for free and then paying to dump Frankie? What’s the reasoning behind that?

CBJs fanbase have made it very clear that Boone Jenner stays in Columbus.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avs21</b></div><div>Hi!

Thank you for your contributon. You’re giving up Girard basically for free and then paying to dump Frankie? What’s the reasoning behind that?

CBJs fanbase have made it very clear that Boone Jenner stays in Columbus.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avs21</b></div><div>Hi!

Thank you for your contributon. You’re giving up Girard basically for free and then paying to dump Frankie? What’s the reasoning behind that?

CBJs fanbase have made it very clear that Boone Jenner stays in Columbus.</div></div>

I was never aware and never saw anything about him staying put. Haven’t seen that from the insiders. Also with the way Kim Jong Bettman keeps giving the NHL 1 measly million increase every year, the spots become limited where to dump people. Francouz is an oft injured $2M backup. Can find more durable ones cheaper. All of this is to save money.